HNL Lab Tests Direct - Important

HNL Lab Tests Direct - Important

This test is for cashew allergens. This test will determine if you are allergic to the cashew nut.

Recommended For:

Anyone who thinks they may be allergic to the cashew nut. Although nut allergies frequently develop in childhood, they can develop at any age. For many people, allergic reactions to nuts are very serious. Symptoms of a cashew nut allergy can include:

Abdominal pain, cramps, nausea and vomiting

Diarrhea

Difficulty swallowing

Itching of the mouth, throat, eyes, skin or any other area

Nasal congestion or a runny nose

Nausea

Shortness of breath

Anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening reaction that impairs breathing and can send the body into shock

If this test confirms you are allergic to cashews, you may want to follow up with your primary care provider or an allergy specialist.

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